Anyone relying on the mainstream media for an understanding of female sex offenders would surely conclude they represent a tiny proportion of women, that sexual assault is overwhelmingly a male-on-female phenomenon, and that where women are involved, it’s invariably as accomplices of male sex offenders. As usual with gender-related matters, the mainstream media are not to be relied upon.

A strong source of material on the subject of female sex offenders is this American website. It’s worth exploring in detail – the resources available are impressive, to say the least – but if you’re pressed for time and have only a few minutes to spare, we recommend you read this.